Oxford, AL – On April 3, 2023, at approximately noon, the Oxford Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of AL 21 and Recreation Drive regarding a possible shooting. Upon arrival officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. During the course of the investigation officers were able to learn that two drivers in separate vehicles became angry at each other when both decided to exit their vehicles and engage in an argument. Oxford Police Chief, Bill Partridge, advised that during the altercation the suspect produced a weapon and shot the victim once, the victim was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Chief Partridge advised that no names are being released at this time, but the suspect is currently being interviewed by investigators. He also stated that the area is still an active crime scene, and that people should remain out of the area.
This is a developing story, and we will update information as we receive it.
***UPDATE***
The Oxford Police Department has taken the shooter into custody. Tommy Joe Butts, 71 was transported to the Calhoun County Jail and charged with one count of Murder – no bond, and one count of Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm – $15,000 bond.
